Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (919) 980-9196
Specialized couples (Gottman Method) and individual therapy with over 15 years experience. Office & telehealth appointments including evenings. Perhaps you're unsure about the future of your relationship, are feeling deeply depressed or anxious, are burned out from stressors, or feel worn out by past experiences and difficult to bear emotions. I am here to offer support and guidance from a compassionate and non-judgmental perspective. Trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Effective anxiety, trauma, depression and burnout therapies. Individual therapeutic techniques include CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma therapies.
For couples, I will help you gain insight into the complexities of dynamics in your relationship that cause distress and instability. These efforts are guided by my training in the Gottman Method. For individuals, you will gain insight and skills for meaningful change. Individual interventions include CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma specific methods.
Carrying the weight of difficult relationship dynamics or feeling overwhelmed as an individual can feel insurmountable at times. Having a well versed, experienced psychotherapist makes a significant difference. Schedule a free 15 minute phone call to learn how I can help with your needs. Aetna, State Health Plan, HSA/FSA, superbills for out of network.
Call or Email Valerie Giannavola now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 980-9196
Let's Connect (919) 980-9196
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- NC State Health Plan
- Out of Network
Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 980-9196
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C009917 Valerie Giannavola
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended University at Buffalo, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2011
- License: North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board LCAS-2937 / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 980-9196
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Burnout (professional and personal)
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 980-9196
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 980-9196
Groups
Addressing Anxiety (Virtual/Telehealth)
A broad introduction to anxiety (general, social/relationship focused, panic and phobias). You will learn how cognitive behavioral therapy techniques can be used to gain a greater understanding of the process that leads up to it, how to address avoidance behaviors (phobias including social), eliminate safety behaviors, and the origins (beliefs, automatic thoughts) that maintain it.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
up to $70
Group Meets
Every other Thu 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
Raleigh, NC 27615
Email Valerie Giannavola about this group or call - (919) 980-9196
Positive Behavior Change (Virtual/Telehealth)
Build your skills in addressing unhelpful/harmful behaviors such as the misuse of alcohol or other substances (or use in spite of desire not to), avoidance, isolation, and any other behavior that does not align with your values. A great deal of focus will be on identifying new, more desirable behaviors that align with your values and goals for therapy. Reinforcement will be explored so you can gain a better understanding of how these unhelpful behaviors came to be, what serves to maintain them, and how to use the same strategies to develop and promote your desired behaviors.
Expertise
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
up to $70
Group Meets
Every other Mon 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Email Valerie Giannavola about this group or call - (919) 980-9196
Location
Nearby Areas
Valerie Giannavola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 980-9196